Under the direction of head coach Alan Dawson who is beginning his 15th season, the Monarchs have reached the second round of the NCAA College Cup seven times in the last nine years. Last season, ODU defeated second ranked North Carolina in the regular season and 2009 National Champion Virginia
In the NCAA College Cup first round.

The Monarchs open the 2011 season at home with an exhibition match against Virginia Tech on Tuesday, Aug. 16th at the ODU Soccer Complex.

ODU will host the Stihl Soccer Classic, Sept. 9 and 11 which will include Monmouth,
William and Mary and East Tennessee State. The Monarchs regular season home opener
is Aug. 28 against Navy. On the road, ODU will travel to North Carolina on Sept. 27th and play in West Virginia's Tournament, Sept. 2 and 4.